Dr. Alan Posta, M.D.
Contact & Location
864-234-7654
Greenville, SC 29605
Greenville, SC 29607
Dr. Posta performs more shoulder replacement procedures than 90% of orthopedic surgeons in South Carolina, based on 2024 Medicare claims volume.Derived from the state ranking shown on this page: #5 of 53 ranked shoulder surgeons in South Carolina.
About Dr. Posta
Practice. Dr. Alan Posta is an orthopedic surgeon practicing in Greenville, South Carolina. The latest annual CMS data records 56 shoulder replacements. That is #5 in South Carolina for shoulder replacement. A Medicare provider since 2006.
Trend. Medicare records run from 2013 to 2024, 12 years. Volume rose from 36 procedures a year to 56, up 56%.
National context. Among 2,217 shoulder replacement surgeons tracked nationally, 56 procedures is above the national average of 29.
Local context. Greenville has 20 orthopedic surgeons in the current Medicare data. Comparing volume and procedure mix across them is one way to narrow a shortlist.
Verified Case Volume Trends (2013-Current)
| Year | Shoulder Replacement |
|---|---|
| 2013 | 36 |
| 2014 | 35 |
| 2015 | 23 |
| 2016 | 36 |
| 2017 | 42 |
| 2018 | 38 |
| 2019 | 41 |
| 2020 | 44 |
| 2021 | 53 |
| 2022 | 57 |
| 2023 | 56 |
| 2024 | 56 |
Verified Medicare Cases
How is this estimated?
Medicare Part B fee-for-service claims are one payer stream among several, and the share they represent differs by procedure. In 2024 it was 29% to 37% for shoulder replacement. Each verified count above is divided by its own procedure's range, and the results are added, to estimate total practice volume across all payers. The verified Medicare count is the definitive, audited figure; this is a range derived from published national volume projections, not a measurement, and an individual practice can sit well outside it: how these ranges are derived, and their sources.
How Dr. Posta Compares
Procedure volume compared to the South Carolina state average.
Volume Trend Analysis
Dr. Posta's Medicare-recorded procedure volume has trended upward over 12 years, increasing 56% from 36 procedures in 2013 to 56 in the most recent data.
Hospital Affiliations & Quality
Quality ratings and complication rates are hospital-level metrics from CMS Hospital Compare and do not reflect individual surgeon performance. Star ratings updated quarterly. Complication data covers a rolling 3-year period.
Patient Resources: Preparing for Shoulder Replacement
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Shoulder Replacement Recovery Overview
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dr. Posta
How does Dr. Posta's procedure volume compare to other South Carolina surgeons?
Dr. Posta has performed 56 Medicare-verified joint replacement procedures. The South Carolina average is 76 procedures per surgeon. Medicare data captures roughly one-third of all joint replacements, so total volume may be higher. Dr. Posta ranks #73 out of 158 orthopedic surgeons in South Carolina.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Posta perform?
Dr. Posta's reported Medicare volume is focused on shoulder replacement, with 56 verified procedures. Some surgeons choose to concentrate on a single joint type to build deep procedural expertise.
How experienced is Dr. Posta with shoulder replacement surgery?
Dr. Posta ranks #5 in South Carolina for shoulder replacement with 56 Medicare-verified procedures. This high ranking among 158 state surgeons indicates significant experience with this specific procedure.
Are there other orthopedic surgeons near Dr. Posta in Greenville?
Yes. There are 20 orthopedic surgeons in Greenville in the current Medicare dataset. Patients can compare procedure volumes and specializations to choose the surgeon who best fits their needs. Use the state page to view all South Carolina surgeons.
What does the Medicare data for Dr. Posta represent?
The procedure counts shown are based on 2024 Medicare Part B fee-for-service claims data, published by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). Medicare fee-for-service is only one payer stream, and the share of national volume it represents differs by procedure. In 2024 the share was 29% to 37% for shoulder replacement, which puts Dr. Posta's total volume across all insurers at roughly 150 to 190 procedures against the 56 verified here. Those shares are derived from published national volume projections rather than quoted from a single publication, and they are estimates with real uncertainty. The OrthoProcedures methodology page shows the full derivation, the sources, and the limits at orthoprocedures.com/data-methodology.html.
Has Dr. Posta's procedure volume changed over time?
Yes. Dr. Posta's Medicare-recorded volume has increased from 36 procedures in 2013 to 56 in the most recent data, a 56% increase over 12 years. This upward trend suggests an expanding joint replacement practice. Peak volume was 57 procedures in 2022.
Which hospitals is Dr. Posta affiliated with?
According to CMS facility affiliation data, Dr. Posta is affiliated with St Francis-Downtown, Anmed Health.
How does Dr. Posta compare to other orthopedic surgeons in Greenville?
Among the 20 orthopedic surgeons in Greenville, Dr. Posta ranks #10 by total Medicare procedure volume. The highest-volume surgeon in Greenville has 260 verified Medicare procedures.
What are the quality ratings for hospitals where Dr. Posta practices?
St Francis-Downtown (3 out of 5 CMS stars, hip/knee complication rate similar to national average); Anmed Health (4 out of 5 CMS stars, insufficient case volume for complication rate comparison). These are hospital-level quality metrics from CMS Hospital Compare and do not reflect individual surgeon outcomes.
Other Orthopedic Surgeons in Greenville, South Carolina
Dr. Posta's 56 Medicare procedures are below the Greenville average of 163. The table below compares verified procedure volumes for orthopedic surgeons practicing in Greenville.
| Surgeon | Procedures | Specialties |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. James Jennings | 260 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Brian Burnikel | 243 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Dylan Watson | 165 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Stephen Ridgeway | 161 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. James Cameron | 129 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Stephen Finley | 124 | Hip, Knee |
Patient Resources & Verification
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